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Re: [[[[The future dynamic of AFOL]]]]
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lugnet.org, lugnet.general
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Sat, 14 Jul 2001 00:55:29 GMT
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I'm amazed at how far we've come already, from the humble beginings on
alt.toys.lego. It's a shame nobody (that I know of, anyway) has an archive
of alt.toys.lego or rec.toys.lego for comparative purposes.
"Richard Noeckel" <Shroud_of_kung_fu@Hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:GGBzHK.7CK@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.org, Eric Kingsley writes:
> > I think we are on the brink of something big. By that I mean I think • that in 4
> > or 5 years we will look back on this point in time and think about how • small
> > we were and how we were all the pioneers in getting this hobby to the • point it
> > will be. While we have made a lot of progress this is still just the
> > beginning. I think many of you will be supprised at how much bigger we • will be
> > in 5 years time.
>
> > Put that in your time capsule...
>
> > Eric Kingsley
>
> Big.really, I see it too!
> But 'how big'?
>
> Are we to become like the masses of Trekies one day?
> To become a completely socially accepted hobby?
> Instead of the dynamic niche that we are • today.
> I say 'dynamic' cause I believe we as a group have a certain dynamic
> momentum at this point in time. The fervor to become more established
> and whittle our way into the woodwork of social conscious.
>
> But, even in 4-5 years, although bigger, we'd need a specific event to • truly
> trigger our accent into notoriety. An event such as a mainstream • reference,
> or the acclaim of a 'stars' presence. If Bruce Willis or somebody were to
> start conversatin' with us then the general public will follow.
>
> Either that or the lure or our alleged underground nature will appeal to a
> multiplyin' number. Plus, it'd help if TLG would Officially recognize us
> more often and show genuine support for its most vocal constituency.
>
> I'm actually very happy with our presence at this time. I like the people
> and direction that this we're proceedin' in. I can only hope that as we • grow
> the inundation of appeal to our hobby won't drastically change the • positive
> dynamic that we enjoy today.
>
> Oh, as an after thought, once we finally get a direct communication system
> such as Aim, or ICQ this may further progress our involvement with each
> other and the pastime we so enjoy.
>
>
> Sincerely,
> --==Riçhärd==--
>
>
> You can reach me @
> Shroud_of_Kung_Fu@Hotmail.com
>
>
> . -Lego good, Canada
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